Posts In Category uk

The latest Rep-mobile does 74 mpg!

on December 2, 2009 by Oli.Rhys in uk, Comments (0)

The new 2010 Ford Focus ECOnetic takes a successful formula to the next level by combining new technology with clever details delivering the most fuel-efficient Focus to date. Dedicated Ford […]

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How to Spot a Good Accountant

on September 25, 2009 by Oli.Rhys in Case Studies, Questions, Training, uk, Comments (0)

By Roger Taylor Need an accountant? Take some time to read our questions when choosing one. An accountant can save you a lot of money which you might otherwise pay […]

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How To Make Money By Being VAT Registered

on September 24, 2009 by Oli.Rhys in Case Studies, Questions, Training, uk, Comments (0)

If you are self-employed you could be missing out on a tax loophole that could save you thousands. If your annual turnover is less than £150,000, you may be able […]

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Thought for the day

on by Oli.Rhys in Training, uk, Comments (0)

“Losers focus on problems, winners focus on solutions.”
Originally posted 2008-05-29 09:18:26.

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Off topic Joke! :)

on September 22, 2009 by Oli.Rhys in uk, Comments (0)

A teacher, a dustman and a lawyer were waiting outside the pearly gates. St Peter emerged and informed them that in order to get to heaven, they’d each have to […]

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Who are Small Businesses Owners?

on September 21, 2009 by Oli.Rhys in Case Studies, Questions, uk, Comments (0)

If you are looking to find out more about who are the sort of people who start businesses, you need to download this file: Wales 2004 GEM report It has […]

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News: Lots of chat at business club

on September 15, 2009 by admin in Business News, uk, Comments (0)

A NEW business club could help generate ideas for new commercial ventures in North Wales, says a professor.
Originally posted 2008-11-28 10:13:15.

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North Wales Company is European Leader in New Broadband

on by Oli.Rhys in Business News, Case Studies, IT related, Marketing, uk, Comments (0)

St Asaph based H2ONetworks, is Europe’s leading DARC rental supplier – and they are doing it in the sewer! The company are quickly getting a name for themselves as the […]

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News: Reaching out to the future

on September 14, 2009 by admin in Business News, uk, Comments (0)

A DENBIGHSHIRE company is part of a Welsh engineering group that is bringing the concept of a Bionic Man a step closer to reality.
Originally posted 2008-11-21 14:09:38.

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Will New Powers Pose Threats or Opportunities for Small Businesses?

on by Oli.Rhys in Business News, Contributors, Flintshire, uk, Comments (0)

News from the FSB Many will have seen much in the Welsh press in recent weeks about the Assembly’s new powers gifted to the institution via the new Government of […]

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How to Sell in a Recession

on by Oli.Rhys in Business News, Questions, uk, Comments (0)

This is an article we found from a few years ago which is going to be worth its weight in gold if the economic climate changes.  The original is here. […]

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Mobile Phone – now only £10 – disposable – or loseable!

on by Oli.Rhys in Business News, Case Studies, IT related, Marketing, uk, Comments (0)

US-made disposable cell-phone in Europe Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:48:48 A US-based gadget maker has released its Eur13 disposable cell-phone in Europe for mobile users, which has no features. An […]

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News: Barcud Derwen award scholarship

on September 10, 2009 by admin in Business News, uk, Comments (0)

STUDENT Cari Ann Roberts, from Rhoshirwaun on the Llyn Peninsula, has been named the first winner of the Barcud Derwen Scholarship.
Originally posted 2008-11-21 14:09:38.

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Housing takes bigger share of household budgets

on by Oli.Rhys in Business News, Questions, uk, Comments (0)

By Bate Felix LONDON (Reuters) – Britons spend more than twice as much of their weekly budget on housing as they did 50 years ago but only half as much […]

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CCTV – Do you know the Rules?

on by Oli.Rhys in Business News, Case Studies, Questions, Training, uk, Comments (0)

Most businesses in the UK have Close Circuit Television Systems set up for security and monitoring purposes. However, are the strict rules which govern these cameras being followed? Rather than […]

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Ieuan Wyn Jones: Enterprise week

on by admin in Business News, uk, Comments (0)

IT’S Enterprise Week – a celebration of enterprise led by the Welsh Assembly Government to support people who are up for the challenge of launching and developing their own ventures. […]

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Small Firms Finance Scheme – Update

on by Oli.Rhys in Economics, uk, Comments (1)

Following the hard work for various organisations, including the Federation of Small Business, it looks like the Small Firms Finance scheme will most likely be launched on 15th January. We […]

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Economic Research Council Talk Recession

on by Oli.Rhys in Business News, Questions, uk, Comments (0)

The economic situation is bad, but not yet dire By Dan Lewis from the ERC in the Yorkshire Post JUST how bad is the outlook for the UK economy and […]

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CBI survey shows decline in corporate confidence

on by Oli.Rhys in Business News, Questions, uk, Comments (0)

by David Carr Monday 4th August 2008: 10:13 Business confidence amongst manufacturers has fallen across the UK, according to the latest CBI/Experian Regional Trends Survey. Rising cost pressures and expectations […]

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Confessions of an entrepreneur’s wife

on by Oli.Rhys in Business News, Case Studies, uk, Comments (0)

This article come from a really good website we found called Real Business. It isn’t something we ever think about, but running a business does play havoc with a personal […]

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Lack of Maths skills costs the uk a big number!

on by Oli.Rhys in Business News, Training, uk, Comments (0)

From The Times June 3, 2008 A “lost generation” of mathematicians has cost the economy £9 billion, while GCSE maths has become a “pick ‘n’ mix” test rather than the […]

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Disposable Income at lowest level for 10 years

on by Oli.Rhys in Business News, Case Studies, uk, Comments (0)

Dramatic increases in household bills will leave the average family £800 worse off this year – even after pay rises  says this article in the Daily MailThe cost of fuel, […]

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Is this the easiest way to find information?

on by Oli.Rhys in Case Studies, IT, Marketing, uk, Comments (0)

You might have used one of these toolbars before, but don’t you find they are a bit generic?  Don’t you find they work better for teenagers looking for entertainment?  Well, […]

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How to Profit from the Housing Market

on September 8, 2009 by Oli.Rhys in Business News, Case Studies, Questions, uk, Comments (0)

MONEYWEEK – On Wednesday 23rd April, Jim Pickard, George Parker and Sharlene Goff wrote an article in the Financial Times headlined “Lenders give little solace on mortgages”. To quote from […]

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News: No need for Airbus job fears, says boss

on by admin in Business News, uk, Comments (0)

A TOP Airbus executive says jobs are secure at the company’s wingmaking plant in North Wales – despite its aircraft orders dropping by around 500 from last year. Originally posted […]

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News: Decisison date set for Ty Mawr Anglesey reatail project at

on by admin in Business News, uk, Comments (0)

ONE of the biggest retail and business parks ever proposed for North Wales will create more than 1,000 new jobs if it gets planning consent next month. Originally posted 2008-11-21 […]

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Tax dodge of the week: childcare relief could save you a packet

on by Oli.Rhys in Business News, Questions, uk, Comments (0)

You can claim tax relief on up to £55 a week, using Government vouchers to pay for your childcare, says Nina Montagu-Smith in The Sunday Telegraph. So why aren’t more […]

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News: Decision on prison to be made in January

on by admin in Business News, uk, Comments (0)

JUSTICE minister David Hanson is expected to decide whether North Wales will get a prison housing between 500 and 800 inmates early next year.
Originally posted 2008-11-21 14:09:37.

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Flintshire Pub Bans the Chancellor!

on by Oli.Rhys in Business News, Flintshire, Marketing, uk, Comments (0)

THE licensees of a pub in the region have given a novel response to the recent Budget – barring Chancellor Alistair Darling. Should the Edinburgh South West MP wish to […]

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We need more tech training, says small business

on by Oli.Rhys in Business News, Case Studies, IT, IT related, Training, uk, Comments (0)

By Tom Espiner European associations representing small and medium-sized enterprises have called for more European Commission-backed funding for SME employee IT training. The European Association of Craft, Small and Medium-sized […]

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